sober-minded

[ soh-ber-mahyn-did ]

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adjective

Origin of sober-minded

First recorded in 1525–35

He was replaced by Mike McMahon, a sober-minded city councilman with deep roots in Democratic politics in the city.
Grimm’s Dysfunctional District | David Freedlander | January 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Even Rand Paul has carefully repositioned himself as a sober-minded U.S. Senator, distancing himself from paranoia and bigotry.
Cruz's Secret Weapon: Republican Despair | David Frum | May 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
They have lots of ideas—some good, some not so good, most very sober-minded policy prescriptions.
Deluded Republican Reformers | Michael Tomasky | February 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The pitch is more sober-minded than a California pot-legalization pitch that was defeated in the Tea Party year of 2010.
Sex, Drugs, and Ballot Initiatives | John Avlon | November 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Minnesotans have a reputation for being sober-minded, pragmatic Midwesterners.
15 Fun Facts About the Politics of Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri | Ben Jacobs | February 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

It was clear to all the most sober-minded and best-educated Ylongos that Aguinaldoʼs government was a failure in Panay at least.
The Philippine Islands | John Foreman
I should be ashamed that pages, tear-stained and dream-haunted, should fall beneath the eyes of grave, sober-minded folk.
Marguerite | Anatole France
A few, more sober-minded, but none the less resolute, gathered around Morrison.
Blue Goose | Frank Lewis Nason
To smile at this sober-minded person seems most disrespectful, but the solemnity of his gambols was surely provocative of mirth.
Bird Lore, Volume I--1899 | Various
Stephen Apafi was alone sufficiently sober-minded to perceive the change which had come over his brother's face in the meantime.
'Midst the Wild Carpathians | Mr Jkai

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